Kealakehe High School

EXCUSED ABSENCES

In the case of an absence, student(s) must bring a note from a parent/guardian explaining the absence to the designated attendance office within three (3) school days of their return.

Absences will be excused for:

• Illness or injury.
• Death in the family.
• Court appearances.
• School-sponsored activities.
• Participation in an educational program organized and sponsored by a recognized institution of learning, for which prior approval has been obtained (i.e. college visits).
• An emergency deemed legitimate by the principal.
• Suspension from school.
• Student in good standing may also apply for administration-approved leave. (See student eligibility.)

School Authorized Activities:

Students are NOT considered absent if they are participating in an authorized school activity such as:

• a scheduled appointment with counselor
• treatment in health room
• student council related activity
• school sports activities
• fieldtrips, etc.

Make-up Work

Teachers will provide opportunities for make-up work when students have an excused absence. However, the responsibility for making use of this opportunity rests with the student.

• If a student does not request make-up work by the next class period after his/her return;

  -OR-

• If a student does not complete the make-up work within the time designated by the teacher; then he/she will receive F's or 0's for any missed assignments.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES/TRUANCIES/CLASS CUTS

Any absences not deemed excused by the attendance office will be considered a truancy and F's or 0's will be given for any work due, or any work missed, on the day of the truancy.

EXCESSIVE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

Any student who accumulates 8 unexcused absences may receive counseling from the attendance office and a warning letter of a possible Family Court action.

Any student who accumulates 15 or more unexcused absences is defined as a "habitual truant" and may be referred to a Family Court.

TARDIES

Teachers are strongly encouraged to develop a classroom policy in which tardies affect grades. For example, including a participation grade which is lowered by tardies or giving a short quiz at the beginning of class to encourage promptness are strategies that should be employed. Teachers may also assign detention for tardies.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

STUDENT IN GOOD STANDING means a student who:

• Has no outstanding financial obligations
• Is currently passing Citizenship Class.
  
• Has 95% attendance

Eligibility for Co/Extra-Curricular Activities:

A student must be in "good standing to participate in co-extra curricular activities.

Eligibility For Administration-Approved Leave: i.e., (absences excused by Administration for family trips, etc.)

10 day leave - Student must:

• Have at least a 3.25 GPA
• Submit written parental notification to Administration two (2) weeks prior to leave
• Obtain Administration's approval for leave
• Be a Student In Good Standing
• Have 95% attendance
• Have no school suspensions

5 day leave - Student must:

• Have at least a 2.75 GPA
• Submit written parental notification to Administration two (2) weeks prior to leave
• Obtain Administration's approval for leave
• Be a Student In Good Standing
• Have a 95% attendance
• Have no school suspensions

Eligible for Athletics:

To participate in athletics, a student must:

• Have at least a 2.0 GPA
• Have no F's in required subjects
• Be a student in good standing